British Columbia Cattlemen's Association

2020 Ranch Sustainability Award Recipients

Woodjam Ranch

Congratulations to the Seelhof Family of Woodjam Ranch, Horsefly, BC on receiving the 2020 BCCA Ranch Sustainability Award.The Seelhof'swere recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainability as demonstrated by their generational values of environmental stewardship, their extensive commitment to protecting the many waterways and fish habitats in the 16 tributary creeks on the ranch, their range management and grass health and their commitment to sharing the landscape with wildlife.

Picture: Three generations of the Seelhof Family at Woodjam Ranch: Ricky, Chad, Cooper, Riata, Ellie, Louis and Renee

Video: 2020 Ranch Sustainability Award

Learn more about the Seelhof Family and Woodjam Ranch , watch the 2020 Ranch Sustainability Award video by clicking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t5M7DuvzbI&t=3s

ATTN: BCCA Zone By-election

Zone By-Election Committee Member – Zone 6 Okanagan.

Purpose: A by-election is being held in Zone 6 to fill a casual vacancy on the Public Affairs Committee.
Description: The Public Affairs Committee is responsible for promotion of the BC beef industry and the Association overall.
Eligibility: Nominees must be a member in good standing of the BC Cattlemen’s Association and able to serve until the end of the term (May 2022).

Download nomination form by August 12, 2020.

Flooding Impact Survey 2020

Responses to our flooding survey have been coming in over the last week and we appreciate all of your input. Please keep the surveys coming!

SURVEY: Are you experiencing flooding conditions on your ranch? Is flooding in your area impacting how your ranch operates? The BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) is looking for ranchers to participate in a survey about flooding impacts this spring. This short survey (5-10 minutes) will assist BCCA in advocating for ranchers. Survey information will be compiled and individual rancher information will not be shared.

Please complete the online survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DXTB29

Reminder: To report an immediate concern regarding flooding, please contact your local government (regional district or municipality). If the concern is agriculture related, please request to speak with the agriculture liaison.

Calling all Young Beef Enthusiasts

If you are young beef producer between the ages of 18-.35 ..

Click on the YCC logo below to connect with other young producers and the Young Cattlemen's Council.	Click on the CYL logo to find out more about the Cattlemen's Young Leaders Program